laparoscopy

Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms

[edit] English

Wikipedia

[edit] Etymology

From laparo- + -scopy, after German Laparoskopie.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /lapəˈɹɒskəpi/

[edit] Noun

laparoscopy (plural laparoscopies)

1. (medicine) Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.

[edit] Synonyms

• laparoscopic surgery